I made a few small batches of play dough.

Avery’s ocean:

Avery tried tail-first and head-first, but the alligator would not go completely into the hole.


I might get into trouble for this one. American Ninja Warrior is one of their favorite shows, it’s the show on the tv. Avery made a course which ended with a leap from the arm of the couch to a pillow. Sophia jumped from the mantel. The goal was to get a mid-air picture of both of them.

I won’t let this happen again. I promise.

Before Justin went to work this morning, he told me there wouldn’t be any trains going by. His crew had to practice closing the flood gates for the train tracks, therefore all north-south trains in/out of Sacramento were halted.


Let’s hope closing those gates won’t be needed this rainy season.

Almost all the irrigation pipe is in. Tom and Justin are covering up the trenches,
compacting the soil,

and getting ready for the mow strip to be installed.

I gathered the first walnuts on the 20th. At this point, it’s mostly reaching up to pick the walnuts out of the cracked green husk. I see lots of this

but pick these and pry off the husk which will leave my fingers stained brown for the next 2-3 weeks.

Today was Phyl’s birthday. Thanks for planning this weekend. I had a great time!